Wrinkles and Crepey Skin
Cosmetic Dermatology: Body
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Cosmetic Dermatology: Face
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What are broken blood vessels?
Some people may have redness all over the face (and sometimes chest) all of the time, or worse with certain times – especially with sun exposure, cold or wind, heat, etc. Broken capillaries (or blood vessels) can be seen as little red or purple squiggles on the face. It is often associated with rosacea, which is experienced by somewhere between and 5-10% of the adult population. Although it mostly affects the most fair-skinned patients, even patients of color can see persistent redness.
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What causes broken blood vessels?
Probably the biggest reason for redness is sun damage (i.e. ultraviolet (UV) radiation), usually over a prolonged period of time, not from one sunburn or day in the sun. Tiny blood vessels become damaged and actually pop open and make the whole skin appear rosy. They also respond to heat, stress and increased blood flow to look redder or more visible.
Where do you get broken blood vessels?
Broken capillaries appear mostly on the face, but areas of redness associated with sun damage can appear on the chest and neck as well.